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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1940

Page

5

Reds rally hopes fade as Walters face Tigers at Crosley

Cincinnati on October 3 faced a daunting task in Crosley Field as Buck Walters stood against Detroit ace Schoolboy Rowe to halt a feared Tigers lineup. The Reds, missing Lombardi and Frey, looked listless while Detroit built a strong lead behind Newsom and McCosky, with Goodman sparing a shutout in a 2-1 game.

Cincinnati Crosley Field Cincinnati Reds Detroit Tigers Buck Newsom Henry B. Newsom Hartsville S. C Newsom Walters Reds New York Yankees Buck Walters Paul Derringer Bill McKechnie Yankees Derringer Bucky Yanks Monte Pearson Rowe Ernie Lombardi Lonnie Frey Eddie Joost Frey Jimmy Wilson Lombardi Billy Myers Hank Greenberg Myers Ival Goodman Jim Ripple Bill Werber Barney McCosky Smask Frank McCormick

Boston College overwhelms Tulane in New Orleans game

New Orleans October 3 Tulane suffers a 27 to 7 defeat as Boston College dominates with a versatile attack. Tulane coach Red Dawson cites injuries and position changes, while coach Frank Thomas of Alabama doubts the score six weeks later. Tulane aims to rebound with returning players and improved line play against a tough slate including Alabama and LSU.

New Orleans Tulane Boston College Green Wave Frank Thomas Alabama Boston Greenies Lowell Red” Dawson Tommy O’boyle Walter McDonald Ton Thomas Rubber Ely Navy Pete Mandich Auburn Fordham Rice North Carolina Clemson Georgia Louisiana Normal Louisiana State

Hardin-Simmons Aims Aerials At Tempe In Rose Festival

Hardin-Simmons Cowboys prepare to hurl passes from co captain Goodnight and L B Russell at Arizona State Tempe in the Rose Festival game in Tyler Texas. The team relies on Goodnight Russell Burrus Parker Marcus Crocker and Moore for scoring with Evans handling field goals. After Tempe they meet Mack Saxon s College of Mines in Odessa Texas.

Abilene Tex Hardin-Simmons Cowboys Goodnight L. B Russell Arizona State Tempe Tyler West Texas State Amarillo Daniel Baker Centenary H.e. Burrus Lubbock D. A. Parker Deward Marcum James Crocker Murray Evans Wilford Moore Mack Saxon College of Mines el Paso Odessa Texas

Prizes Announced In Domestic Arts at the Fair

Mrs. Frank Burnworth won the sweepstakes in baked foods and Mrs. Bob Ratliff won in needlework at the Domestic Arts exhibit. The prize list covers divisions for breads cakes cookies candy quilts and baby garments with numerous first second and third place awards awarded to many local homemakers including Burnworth Greer Ratliff and others.

Frank Burnworth Bob Ratliff Baked Foods Department E. Hi. Greer Earl Bonham Graham E. H. Greer F. L. Mehlop Robert Glock O. Randall H. Greer Hugo Jacobson Steve Staeden Givn Starling Earl Tankersley Jeff Smith Ruth Brown Anna Bauman C. R. Thompson Edward Hobson E. E. Lane W. F. Phillips W. W W. Pope Carol McPherson

Conservative dominance in wartime cabinet reshuffle

The British cabinet realignment keeps Eden Halifax Duff Cooper and Beaverbrook in place while Chamberlain is replaced. Churchill’s renewed stance sparks Berlin’s mockery. Churchill faces pressure to act as Chamberlain’s health and bombed London woes loom over the government in wartime.

Chamberlain Alfred Duff Cooper Lord Beaverbrook Eden Halifax Duff Cooper Beaverbrook Churchill London Eveningstar Lloyd George Hore- Belisha Leslie Hore-Belisha David Lloyd George Conservative Evening News Berlin England

Harvard Material Ils Much Better

Harvard football enters 1940 with a stronger sophomore class under coach Dick Harlow. He notes improved depth and speed as Don Forte Bill Barnes John Morgan vie for end spots alongside Loren McKinney while Don McNicol anchors left halfback. Veteran Joe Gardella faces fresh challenges from Mort Waldstein and Bill Brown as Franny Lee contends with Ray Guild for wingback.

Cambridge Mass Dick Harlow State Street Harvard Sophs Harlow Don Forte Bill Barnes John Morgan Loren McKinney Don McNicol Joe Gardella Mort Waldstein Bill Brown Franny Lee Yale Ray Guild George Heiden Johnny Page Burgy Ayres Sheldon Dietz Scrubs

Cubs Even Series at Chicago as French to Start

Chicago Cubs evened the city series at one game apiece at Comiskey Park behind strong lefty pitching. Manager Gabby Hartnett named Larry French to continue from Vern Olsen, as Chicago won 8 to 2 to shift the setting to the White Sox home field.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Comiskey Park White Sox Gabby Hartnett Larry French

Punts and Passes: Iowa State Teachers vs North Dakota

In Grand Forks the fourth chapter of the teacher pupil series unfolds as Iowa State Teachers faces North Dakota. C. L. Starbeck, former pupil of C. A. West, now North Dakota coach, once coached at South Dakota under West. The score so far stands teacher three, pupil zero.

Associated Press Cedar Falls Iowa State North Dakota Grand Forks C. L. Starbeck South Dakota C. A. West Starbeck West

Syracuse Sophomore Sal Mir Abito Scores 26 Yard TD

Sal Toos Mir abito, a Syracuse sophomore, debuted for the varsity with a 26 yard touchdown on the opening play against Clarkson.

Syracuse Sal (Toots) Mirabito Clarkson

Lawrence kicker Chester Gibbons eyeing all American honors

Lawrence Kansas. Chester Gibbons known as Wheel Base leads Kansas football with 11 drop-kick conversions and a single miss over two varsity seasons. The remarkable accuracy underscores his drive for All American recognition.

Lawrence Kan Chester Wheelbase) Gibbons Kansas

Kentucky captain Joe Shep herd’s legacy echoed in debut

Lexington report notes 1939 Kentucky football captain Joe Shep herd never scored a touchdown until his senior year when he intercepted a pass and ran 70 yards to beat Vanderbilt. This season Bob Herbert wears Shep herd’s old number and opened his varsity career with a 70 yard run, give or take.

Lexington Joe Shepherd Kentucky Vanderbilt Bob Herbert

Librarian Hurt in Head-On Crash Near Tucumcari

October 3 report from Tucumcari New Mexico states Harry N. Peterson of Fort Worth Texas, a librarian, is hospitalized with two broken ribs after a head-on collision on a bridge 15 miles east of Tucumcari. His companion Mr. Frank Baum and Mrs. Baum were cut and bruised. Mrs. Baum is also hospitalized.

Tocumcari N. M Harry N. Peterson Fort Worth Tex Here Frank Baum Tucumcari Beaum

Cobb Speech Broadcast On KGFL Tonight From El Paso

Willkie supporters announce an hour of radio programming tonight on KGFL Roswell featuring Irvin S. Cobb, humorist and Kentucky Democrat, delivering a talk from Liberty Hall El Paso. The broadcast runs 7:45 to 8:30 with 7:30 start for preliminaries, via a remote wire from El Paso and the Willkie booth at the fairgrounds.

Irvin Cobb Willkie el Paso KGFL Roswell Irvin S. Cobb Kentucky Wendell Willkie Texas Willkie Booth Exposition Hall Fair Grounds North Main Street Jewett’s Kiplings

Newark Bears Defeat Louisville 10-3 In World Series Opener

Newark bombarded Louisville pitching for 15 hits and 28 bases to beat the Colonels 10-3 in the first game of the junior world series. Louisville, labeled good field no hit, managed six hits off pitcher George Washburn. The two teams meet again tonight in Louisville.

Louisville Louisville Colonels Newark Bears Colonels George Washburn

Mexican school teachers strike in Veracruz

On October 3 a general walkout by teachers affiliated with Mexico's CTM Federation shut Veracruz schools. The 24 hour strike aims to compel payment of unpaid salaries and will repeat on a 48 hour basis if wages are not paid next week, the union said.

Mexico

Pull the Trigger on Lazy Bowels

Constipation triggers digestive distress and bad taste. doctor recommended Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to ease use. The ad touts its gentle effect on lazy bowels, suitable for adults and children, urging readers to buy at their druggist.

Dr. Caldwell Dr. Calds

Talk around Bucky Harris to Cleveland job swirls in gossip

Cincinnati reports talk that Bucky Harris may leave Washington to replace Oscar Vitt in Cleveland. Potential move hinges on money and pennant chances with Feller Bou dreau and Mack. If true, Washington successor could be Buddy Myer Ossie Bluege or Rogers Hornsby.

Cincinnati Bucky Harris Washington Oscar Vitt Cleveland Harris Feller Boudreau Mack Gossip Row Buddy Myer Ossie Bluege Rogers Hornsby Hornsby Clark Griffith

Pitch By Pitch In Turning Back The Reds Yesterday

Pitch by pitch recap shows Buck Newsom facing 102 pitches while Derringer threw 133, Moore 104, and Riddle 13 in the game against Cincinnati. The official figures detail each hurler’s workload and the Reds’ inning sequence.

Reds Buck Newsom Derringer Moore Riddle Cincinnati Eee Newsom Apple

Tigers Praise Bill Kiem Umpiring Behind Plate

Series Notes praise for Bill Kiem the old arbitrator whose behind the plate work earns high marks from the Tigers. Reds reward Jimmy Wilson with engraved watch for filling last eight pennant drive games after Lombardi injury. Al Schacht’s daughter Mary Burnet travels from Tampa to see her father perform. Scalpers quoted $50 for two tickets before yesterday’s game with one hotel asking $70. Tigers VP Spike Briggs tells Del Baker to “Beat ’em four straight if you can” defying money chatter.

Tigers Bill Kiem Bill Reds Jimmy Wilson Ernie Lombardi al Schacht Mary Burnet Tampa Pop Detroit Spike Briggs del Baker

Art Rooney wel comed Doc Sutherland back to Pittsburgh

Haywood Hale Broun notes in New York that Art Rooney greeted Doc Sutherland in Pittsburgh with a bagpipe band spelling JOCK. He jokes that if Pitt does not improve on its Ohio State showing Chancellor Bowman might send the band to Brooklyn to spell PLEASE COME HOME.

Haywood Hale Broun New York P. M Art Rooney Doc Sutherland Pittsburgh Jock Pitt Ohio State Bowman Brooklyn

Pitt-Ohio State game highlights Cracum as best man on field

Reporters who covered the Pitt Ohio State clash credit Cracum as the standout player. Steve O Neill is expected to succeed Ralph Kress as coach of the Tigers. Jimmy Michuda of Marquette, a quick sophomore end, is noted as a brother of Lillian Cornell the film and radio star.

Cincinnati Pitt Ohio State Cracum Steve O'Neill Ralph Kress Tigers Jimmy Michuda Marquette Lillian Cornell

Aggies to Challenge Arizona in Border Conference Race

New Mexico Aggies plan a tough bid for their first Border Conference football laurels this weekend. Coach Jo Johnston warns the contest with Arizona University in Tucson will be difficult as the Aggies seek momentum.

Las Cruces N. M New Mexico Aggies

Coyotes Ready for Hobbs Game Tomorrow Night

After a full week of practice coach Corn reports the Coyotes are in good shape for the Hobbs high Eagles game tomorrow night at 8. He may tweak the starting lineup. Roswell Pep Club will parade 40 state flags at intermission. Hobbs has won three games this season and arrives around noon.

Coyotes Corn Hobbs High School Eagles Roswell Hobbs Sucide Eagles

Aggie coach seeks back to steady offense after 10-0 loss

Johnston, successor to Jerry Hines, vows toughness against Arizona after a 10-0 defeat by Howard Payne’s Yellowjackets. He searches for a capable back, eyeing Meech Tahsequah at junior college if knee permits, with McAdams and Block as other options. Reichelt, Jolly, and Steeds anchor the line to contain Wildcats’ backs Roman, Banjarcic, and Black.

Jerry Hines Aggie Howard Payne Yellowjackets Arizona Johnston Hines Aggies Meech Tahsequah Cameron Okla Bob McAdams Joe Block Oren Reichelt Pershing Jolly Ralph Steeds Wildcats Bob Roman Emil Banjarcic Johnny Black

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Department of Domestic Arts Neal Brown L. G. Majure John Starling Marie Miller Virginia Guest J. L. Allery C. Cc. Norris W. F. Ogilvie W. L. Vineyard Nellie Vineyard Dela Strickland Sam McKinstry Mary Marshall Mary I. Palmer Oney Ramond F. B. Hill L. C. Majure Charles Kelly Clay Trent Lowell Randall Vega Stovall Child’s A. E. Young Tom White Eleanor Beth Daughtry Ernest Langenegger I. B. McCormick Winfred Binns Ruth Rowland H. E. Lovett S. A. Pritchard Jane Pritchard J. Naron O. J. Naron Gilmer Brown Howard Menefee Kaylee Jack Campbell Nora McWilliams R. L. McMillen S. G. Callahan W. B. McCoy Paul Whitman S. R. Hood P. D. Wilkins Otto Johnson H. A. Long Chester Miller Agnes McCormick Dresser Mack Smith Guy B. Hall S. R. Wood Woody Southard Myrtle Roberts George Lewis Geo. Wells Herbert O LeRoy Rogge L. B. McCormick Faylee Frank Clements E. E. Lane, Jr Charlotte Ragsdale Frank Clments R. W. Davis Mary Frances Camp Geo. Pirtle J. M. Smith Lois Miller Bob. Ratliff J. L. Cilery Bob Ratlff Tom Lb. Rogers Frances Ragedale Fred Hudson Madeline Lovett Charlott Ragsdale Jeanette Yarnell Ed Amonett W. W. Pope J. A. Pennington Annie Camp G. C. Manning Robert Reid Mabel Cleo Ellsworth Helen Marie Ellsworth Nadelie McCormick Florence Sterrett Glyn Starling Garnelle Marshall Mary Elizabeth Rutledge Margaret Bartlett Juanita Cline Enid Porter CUBS Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Vicks VA T’s RCA Ana Mace RCA Victor CA Victor Ziink’s
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